Brush

ABSTRACT

A brush includes a bundle of bristles and a clip for clipping the bristles. The clip includes a boss formed thereon. A cassette defines a space and a slot in communication with the space. The space contains the clip while the slot exposes the boss of the clip so that the boss can be moved in the slot in order to move the clip and the bundle of bristles in the cassette.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a brush for cleaning dust from tables, keyboards, office automation machines and video and audio devices, against static charges.

2. Related Prior Art

Disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,226,828, issued to the applicant of the present application, is a conventional brush for removing dust. As shown in FIGS. 11 through 13 of the drawings attached to the present invention, the conventional brush includes a cylinder 1 and a brushing unit 2 movable in the cylinder 1.

The cylinder 1 defines a slot 11 and an aperture 12. The slot 11 is in communication with the aperture 12. The brushing unit 2 includes a bundle of bristles 21 bundled by means of an iron wire 26 and a hollow slider 22 for receiving an end of the bundle of bristles 21 and for sliding in the cylinder 1. The slider 22 includes an upper elastic strip 23 and a lower elastic strip 24. A button 25 is formed on the upper elastic strip 23. The button 25 includes a neck and a larger head. The elastic strips 23 and 24 can be pressed toward each other so that the button 25 can be moved into the cylinder 1. The button 25 is exposed from the cylinder 1 through the aperture 12. The head of the button 25 can be pushed backward so that the neck of the button 25 can be moved in the slot 11 and that the bundle of bristles 21 can be retracted into the cylinder 1 for storage. The head of the button 25 can be pushed forward so that the neck of the button 25 can be moved in the slot 11 and that the bundle of bristles 21 can be pushed from the cylinder 1 for use.

Problems have been encountered in the use and fabrication of the conventional brush. Firstly, when the button 25 is pushed backward from the aperture 12, the button 25 is often pushed down so that the head of the button 25 is stuck at the slot 11 and that the movement of the brushing unit 2 is hindered. Secondly, the bristles 21 are bundled by means of the iron wire 26, and this requires labor and time. Thirdly, the iron wire 26 increases the cost of material. Fourthly, the iron wire 26 might harm workers.

The present invention is intended to obviate or at least alleviate the problems encountered in prior art.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

It is an objective of the present invention to provide a brush including a bundle of bristles and a clip for clipping the bristles. The clip includes a boss formed thereon. A cassette defines a space and a slot in communication with the space. The space contains the clip while the slot exposes the boss of the clip so that the boss can be moved in the slot in order to move the clip and the bundle of bristles in the cassette.

It is another objective of the present invention to provide a brush including a bundle of bristles and a handle for clipping the bristles. The handle includes a clip for clipping the bristles and a grip connected to the clip. The clip includes a first jaw and a second jaw for engagement with the first jaw in order to clip the bundle of bristles.

Other objectives, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description referring to the attached drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described through detailed illustration of two embodiments referring to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a brush according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a brushing unit of the brush shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the brushing unit in another position than shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the brushing unit shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the brush shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the brush in another position than shown in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a brush according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an exploded partial view of the brush in another position than shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the brush shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged partial view of the brush shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a conventional brush.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the brush shown in FIG. 11.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the brush in another position than shown in FIG. 12.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, a brush includes a cassette 3, a bundle of bristles 4, a clip 5 and a button 6.

The cassette 3 defines a space 31, a slot 32 and several pairs of recesses 321. The space 31 is in communication with the slot 32. The slot 32 is in communication with the pairs of recesses 321.

The bundle of bristles 4 includes a flat configuration. The bristles 4 are bundled by means of a thread 41.

The clip 5 includes a first jaw 51 and a second jaw 52 connected to or formed on the first jaw 51. The first jaw 51 includes an elastic strip 514, a boss 511, a plurality of dents 512 and a pouch 513. The elastic strip 514 is extended from an edge of the first jaw 51. The boss 511 and the elastic latch 516 formed on the elastic strip 514. The dents 512 are defined in an opposite edge of the first jaw 51. The pouch 513 is defined in a side of the first jaw 51. The pouch 513 includes a reduced opening.

The second jaw 52 includes a plurality of teeth 521 formed on an edge and an end 522. The teeth 521 are shaped and located corresponding to the dents 512.

The button 6 includes a ridge 61 formed thereon in order to facilitate the pushing thereof.

In assembly, the bundle of bristles 4 is located between the jaws 51 and 52 of the clip 5. More particularly, the thread 41 is located between the jaws 51 and 52 of the clip 5. The clip 5 is closed so that the bundle of bristles 4 is clipped and folded. The end 522 of the second jaw 52 is forced into the pouch 513 through the reduced opening so that the clip 5 is kept closed.

The clip 5 and the bundle of bristles 4 are positioned in the space 31, and the boss 511 is exposed from the slot 32. The elastic latch 516 is located in selective one of the pairs of recesses 321. The button 6 is attached to the boss 511.

Referring to FIG. 5, the button 6 is moved to an end of the slot 32 so that the bundle of bristles 4 is fully exposed for use. Referring to FIG. 6, the button 6 is moved to an opposite end of the slot 32 so that the bundle of bristles 4 is retracted for storage.

Referring to FIGS. 7 through 10, there is shown a brush according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The brush includes a bundle of bristles 4 and a handle 7. The bundle of bristles 4 is bundled by means of a thread 41 as discussed above.

The handle 7 includes a grip 71 and a clip connected to or formed on the grip 71. The clip includes a first jaw 73 and a second jaw 72 connected to or formed on the first jaw 73. The first jaw 73 includes a hook 731 formed thereon. The second jaw 72 includes an end 721 that may be in the form of a hook.

The thread 41 is located between the jaws 73 and 72 of the clip. The clip is closed so that the bundle of the bristles 4 is clipped and folded. The end 721 of the second jaw 72 is caused to hook the hook 731 of the first jaw 73, thus keeping the clip closed.

The present invention has been described through the illustration of the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can derive variations from the embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments shall not limit the scope of the present invention defined in the claims. 

1. A brush comprising a bundle of bristles, a clip for clipping the bristles and for movably containing the clip and the bundle of bristles.
 2. The brush according to claim 1 wherein the clip comprises a first jaw and a second jaw for engagement with the first jaw in order to clip the bundle of bristles.
 3. The brush according to claim 2 wherein the first jaw defining a plurality of dents, wherein the second jaw comprises a plurality of teeth for insertion in the dents.
 4. The brush according to claim 2 wherein the first jaw defines a pouch, wherein the second jaw comprises an end that can be fit in the pouch in order to keep the clip closed.
 5. The brush according to claim 1 wherein the clip comprises a boss formed thereon, wherein the cassette defines a space and a slot in communication with the space, wherein the space contains the clip while the slot exposes the boss of the clip so that the boss can be moved in the slot in order to move the clip and the bundle of bristles in the cassette.
 6. The brush according to claim 5 wherein the cassette comprises a plurality of pairs of recesses in communication with the slot, wherein the clip comprises an elastic latch formed thereon for insertion in selected one of the pairs of recesses.
 7. The brush according to claim 5 comprising a button attached to the boss of the clip in order to facilitate the movement of the clip and the bundle of bristles.
 8. The brush according to claim 7 wherein the button comprises a ridge formed thereon in order to facilitate the pushing of the button.
 9. The brush according to claim 1 wherein the bundle of bristles is bundled by means of a thread.
 10. The brush according to claim 1 wherein the bundle of bristles is folded when it is clipped.
 11. A brush comprising a bundle of bristles and a handle for clipping the bristles.
 12. The brush according to claim 11 wherein the handle comprises a clip for clipping the bristles and a grip connected to the clip.
 13. The brush according to claim 12 wherein the clip comprises a first jaw and a second jaw for engagement with the first jaw in order to clip the bundle of bristles.
 14. The brush according to claim 13 wherein the first jaw defining a plurality of dents, wherein the second jaw comprises a plurality of teeth for insertion in the dents.
 15. The brush according to claim 14 wherein the first jaw comprises a hook formed thereon, wherein the second jaw comprises a hook formed thereon for hooking the hook of the first jaw.
 16. The brush according to claim 11 wherein the bundle of bristles is bundled by means of a thread.
 17. The brush according to claim 11 wherein the bundle of bristles is folded when it is clipped. 